Queen Elizabeth II’s husband and the longest-serving consort of any British monarch Prince Philip has died at age 99. In a statement , Buckingham Palace said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.” “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle,” it added. The statement also said that further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss. Further announcements will be made in due course. Visit https://t.co/utgjraQQv5 to read the announcement in full. — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 9, 2021 Philip, who retired from public duties in 2017, had earlier been admitted to hospital on February 16, 2021. He went back home after nearly a month during which he was treated for a pre-existing heart condition and an infection. His death comes just months before his ...